For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,385 students in 29585, SC (there are 5 private schools, serving 623 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 29585, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29585, SC are Waccamaw Elementary School, Waccamaw High School and Waccamaw Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29585 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29585, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29585, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waccamaw Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1364 Waverly Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4233
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4233
Grades: PK-3
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Waccamaw High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2412 Kings River Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9899
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9899
Grades: 9-12
| 846 students
Rank: #33.
Waccamaw Intermediate
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Wildcat Way
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-7071
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-7071
Grades: 4-6
| 426 students
Rank: #44.
Waccamaw Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
247 Wildcat Way
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-0106
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-0106
Grades: 7-8
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Coastal Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Old Plantation Drive
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 235-0413
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 235-0413
Grades: 1-8
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29585, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29585, SC include Waccamaw Elementary School, Waccamaw High School and Waccamaw Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in 29585?
5 public schools are located in 29585.
What percentage of students in 29585 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 29585 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29585?
29585 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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